Sausage Cheese Dip
Transform your next gathering with this irresistible Sausage Cheese Dip—an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer bursting with bold flavor. Made with savory ground breakfast sausage, creamy melted cream cheese, zesty Rotel tomatoes and chilies, and a touch of sharp cheddar, this dip is the perfect blend of hearty and cheesy goodness. Infused with garlic and onion powder for extra depth, it comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for game days, parties, or casual snacking. Serve it warm alongside tortilla chips or crackers for a creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy dip your guests won’t be able to resist. Perfect for entertaining, this recipe can also be kept warm in a slow cooker to stay ready for grazing all day long.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies (drained)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0 tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Step 2
Reduce the heat to low and add the cream cheese to the skillet with the sausage. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and well-incorporated.
Step 3
Stir in the Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies. Mix to combine everything evenly.
Step 4
Slowly add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and milk to the mixture, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted and the dip reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
Step 5
Season the dip with garlic powder and onion powder for added flavor. Stir well to distribute the spices.
Step 6
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl or a slow cooker set to the warm setting to keep it hot.
Step 7
Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or your favorite dipping items. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1395.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3858.4 |
| Total Fat 343.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 165.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g | |
| Cholesterol 903.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7177.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.6g | |
| Protein 118.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 26.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1553.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2398.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories